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Ounces to pounds conversion: Divide the value in ounces by 16 to get the equivalent in pounds.
An ounce (symbol: oz) is a unit of mass used in the Imperial and US customary measurement systems. One ounce is equal to 1/16th of a pound or approximately 28.3495 grams. The ounce has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was used as a unit of weight. The word "ounce" comes from the Latin word "uncia," which was 1/12th of a Roman pound. The ounce was later standardized as part of the Imperial system in the 19th century. Ounces are commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the Imperial system to measure smaller quantities of mass, such as food ingredients, postal items, and precious metals. In cooking and baking, ounces are used to measure ingredients accurately. In retail, ounces are used to weigh products like packaged foods and liquids. A pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of mass used in the Imperial and US customary measurement systems. One pound is equal to 16 ounces or approximately 453.592 grams. The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was used as a unit of weight. The word "pound" comes from the Latin word "libra," which was a unit of weight used by the Romans. The pound was later standardized as part of the Imperial system in the 19th century. Pounds are commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the Imperial system to measure mass. They are often used to measure body weight, food products, and other items. In cooking and baking, pounds are used to measure ingredients. In retail, pounds are used to weigh products like packaged foods and liquids. To convert from ounces to pounds, you can use the following formula: Ounces to pounds: ( \text{lb} = \text{oz} \div 16 ) Convert Ounces to Pounds: Use the formula: ( \text{lb} = \text{oz} \div 16 ) Calculation: ( 32 \div 16 = 2 ) lb Example 1: If you have a package that weighs 48 ounces, convert it to pounds using the formula (48 oz (\div) 16 = 3 lb). Example 2: For a recipe that requires 24 ounces of an ingredient, convert to pounds using the formula (24 oz (\div) 16 = 1.5 lb).Ounces to Pounds Conversion
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Example: Convert 32 ounces to pounds
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1 pound (troy) is equal to 12 troy ounces. The troy ounce is used in the measurement of precious metals.